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Toxic Workplaces: Signs of Oppression at Work
The Toxic Work Environments episode of our TeamBonding podcast Team Building Saves the World confronts the all too well-known topic of toxic workplaces, how to tell if you’re in one, and how to handle it. Rich Rininsland talks about increasingly toxic work environments with expert Nicole L. Turner, CEO of Nicole L. Turner Consulting and The Culture Pro™. Listen to the Toxic Work Environment podcast for Rich and Nicole’s conversation about navigating toxic work environments and making the best choices for your personal success.
DEI&B 101: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the Workplace
There’s been a lot of talk recently about DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging). According to a McKinsey report, diverse and inclusive companies are 35% more likely to outperform their competitors. A toxic and unjust workplace on the other hand can negatively affect employee wellbeing, teamwork, creativity, turnover, and profitability. It’s imperative for businesses to make an effort in diversity and inclusion if they want to be competitive in the modern marketplace.
From Parts to Purpose: What to Expect at a Skateboard Charity Event
In my time at TeamBonding, I’ve seen first-hand that innovative charity events are some of the most impactful and memorable experiences teams can have. These events go beyond team building and bring teams together through charitable acts and shared experiences. We offer numerous unique charity activities ranging from skateboard and guitar building to shoe painting.
7 Benefits of Corporate Retreats + Event Planning and Ideas
Corporate retreats have become an increasingly popular option to bring remote and hybrid teams together over the past few years. Without face-to-face communication, it is easy for employees to feel isolated and unmotivated. Occasional team meetings and conferences just aren’t enough. There are many benefits of corporate retreats such as increased engagement, improved collaboration and better morale. However, companies may avoid organizing a corporate retreat due to extensive company retreat planning required and high costs.
Signs, Causes, and Solutions for Boredom at Work
The idea of burnout is something most are familiar with, but a buzzword called “boreout” has been making its rounds on the internet. Boreout syndrome is the result of under stimulation and underwork–and while that might sound ridiculous, it’s a very real and serious issue.
What Makes Work Meaningful? 6 Ways to Find Shared Purpose
Where has all the meaningful work gone? On average, about half of employees find their work meaningful, which greatly impacts their quality of work. Employees who don’t find their work meaningful are less productive, less engaged, and less likely to stay long-term at a company. On the flip side, employees with meaningful work are motivated, accomplished, and usually determined to stay long-term and work toward leadership positions.
How to Develop Soft Skills in the Workplace
You’ve just gone through another marathon hiring process. It’s down to two candidates. On paper, they both seem equally qualified. Educational background? Check. And relevant work experience? Check.
25 Uplifting Team Building Quotes For Work
Creating a positive workplace culture is incredibly important, and team building quotes are a great way to do so. A positive culture has numerous benefits; it can increase productivity, creativity, communication, teamwork, retention, and much more. A positive and welcoming workplace culture is something you shouldn’t overlook.
The Roadmap to Building Corporate Synergy
Group synergy is one of those buzz phrases that gets tossed around a lot, but what does it actually mean? Group synergy is the art of harnessing the collective strength of a group of individuals to achieve more than what could be accomplished individually. If you can understand and harness the power of team synergy, you and your team can reach new heights.
Building High-Performing Leadership Through Team Building
Leadership and team building have long been closely related. Team building is one of the most effective and commonly used ways to develop leadership skills and create an environment that encourages strong leadership.
Using “Recruitainment” to Hire and Onboard Top Talent
Recruitainment is a portmanteau of recruitment and entertainment, and it can be an incredibly effective method for attracting and retaining top talent. By adding gamification in recruitment, you can test potential employees’ skills in a fun way that encourages creativity and innovation.
How to Conquer Communication Anxiety at Work
You’ve been tasked with giving an important presentation at work. You’ll have to stand up and speak in front of all your coworkers, detailing your ideas for the upcoming project—but you have communication anxiety.
Our Charity Team Building Programs
Looking for your team’s next outing or office event? Consider giving back to your community while connecting with your coworkers!
Leveraging Career Advancement Opportunities to Increase Employee Retention
In a highly competitive job market, finding ways to gain and retain skilled employees is key. One of the best ways to increase employee retention is through career advancement/development and team building. High turnover can be incredibly costly for a business. According to Gallup, an employee leaving can cost one-half to two times their yearly salary.
Fueling Corporate Philanthropy Initiatives Through Meaningful Events
More and more companies are engaging in corporate philanthropy every year. Corporate philanthropy can be defined as the activities and initiatives a company engages in on its own to make an impact on society. Aligning corporate teams with charitable causes not only makes a difference in the world but also has many benefits for the teams and their companies as well.
Change Management: Building an Organizational Culture of Adaptability to Continuous Change
Change in business is inevitable. Whether it’s internal changes, changes in the market, new innovations, or something else, change is going to happen. Successful businesses are able to embrace change and utilize change management to achieve better results.
How to Change Company Culture: The Role of Empathy in Cultural Transformation
Cultural transformation—the process of changing company culture to align with core vision, values, and goals—is a necessity for any successful organization. What many don’t realize however is that empathy is the lifeblood of cultural transformation. Empathy helps us understand the experiences of others, enabling positive change. A foundation in corporate social responsibility (CSR) builds an empathetic culture, fostering an inclusive, vibrant, and thriving workplace environment.
Innovative Workplaces: Physical Workspace Design to Spark Engagement and Creativity
Whether we realize it or not, our workspaces play a very important role in engagement, creativity, and overall business success. Workplace design—physical and virtual—can significantly influence behavior, promote collaboration, teamwork, creativity, and foster a culture of innovation.
The Evolution of Corporate Jargon: From Buzzwords to Inclusive Language
Corporate Jargon is a staple in the world of business. No matter what industry you are in, there’s likely a long list of jargon that gets used daily. At its core, corporate jargon is language used in the workplace to convey other, often more complicated, concepts. It can come in the form of acronyms, phrases, metaphors, and more.
How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Virtually with Your Team
Holidays are always a great excuse to get the team together and lift everyone’s spirits, especially while working remotely. St Patrick’s Day is no exception. The famous holiday, celebrated annually on March 17th, is typically a day of merriment, dancing, feasting, and drinking. This St Patrick’s Day, TeamBonding has great ideas for your remote team’s enjoyment. One thing to note is virtual St Patrick’s Day team building activities are just as fun as getting together in person. Pull out your best green attire and get ready to party your shamrocks off.
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